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01 Roof Rack gone - what about the mounting holes?

Old Jun 28, 2007 | 6:41 PM
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Default 01 Roof Rack gone - what about the mounting holes?

I just took off my roof rack on my 01', but i'm trying to figure out the fastest and easiest way to seal up the mounting holes. I can't fully trick it out and weld the holes shut, so any simple solution is a good one!!
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 8:10 PM
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If you don't ever plan to use the mounting holes again, how about body putty? Get at any auto parts store.
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 4:17 PM
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The platic pins with the ridges that were popular to attach plastic fender liners etc will fill the hole and almost sit flat. The nails and fastener section of Lowes carries car fasteners. Put silicone in hole and push the pin in. Very crude but will fit your described need.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 1:31 PM
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Default RE: 01 Roof Rack gone - what about the mounting holes?

Sweet, thanks for the info! I'll try it out and let you know....
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Default RE: 01 Roof Rack gone - what about the mounting holes?

You can get silicone gasket sealers (RTV) in about a half dozen different colors. With luck maybe you can get a close match.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 1:13 AM
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yup. i took off the roof racks and crossbars off my 07 and filled the holes with silicone gasket sealer. agreat and cheaptempeorary fix until i have them shaved, filled, and painted.
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